Published on June 16, 2019 AHMEDABAD: In September 2014, Vaibhav, 19, a Prahladnagar resident and BBA student, died on the SG Road when his two-wheeler was hit by a private bus. He had succumbed to injuries on the spot. “He had worn a helmet, as always. A young, promising life was lost forever,” said Atul … Continue reading Ahmedabad: Accident killed his son, homage drives his road-safety mission
Halfway halt for kids in despair
AHMEDABAD: The city attracts hundreds of visitors from different parts of the country every day. Some come in search of jobs or to establish a business while some others are here simply to see the state. Nowadays, however, it is children from other states found on railway platforms unescorted by any adult, who are keeping … Continue reading Halfway halt for kids in despair
Teen HIV patient fends for self
AHMEDABAD: Nobody wants me - this is the predominant feeling with which a young boy lives in a small shanty in municipal workers' quarters at Jamalpur. He lives all alone, eats out of a tiffin box and does not trust anybody. The mistrust has become ingrained in him because all his life,Pratik, 13, has seen people … Continue reading Teen HIV patient fends for self
Masti ki paathshala on IIM-A footpath
With Bhadresh Gajjar AHMEDABAD: Every morning, some kids gather around a young man as he greets them with sweets and starts his class near Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) wall. This class has no blackboard. The man hands over pieces of chalk and charcoal to the group and starts explaining them about alphabets and soon breaks … Continue reading Masti ki paathshala on IIM-A footpath